Did he actually describe the game as a joke orare these your words ? I hope these comments come back and haunt him if hedid say "joke". No two ways about it, there is a gulf in ability and budget between ISL andthe other UK leagues. Perhaps the Storm managmentshould have picked tougher games for the pre-seasontournament rather than "joke" teams. Perhaps Mr.ex-NHLer should think of the wider picture of givingthe smaller clubs a chance to play against the bigboys. They might get whipped, but they will put upa good fight, play their best and learn a few lessons,which can only help them in the long run.